Hardbound. This book presents research results in some of the main diagnostic and maintenance aspects of manufacturing systems, such as concepts and maintenance strategies in CIM, simulation for diagnostics, computer based maintenance and new expert systems for maintenance. The stimulating discussion should be a further contribution to future research in the field of diagnostic and preventive maintenance in order to develop reliable computer-integrated manufacturing systems.
The third seminar on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems was held to further the systematic work instigated at the second seminar: to develop a scientific foundation for manufacturing systems for the factories of the future. The three most important topics discussed during the seminar were: Knowledge Engineering and AI Techniques Applied in Manufacturing; Maintenance Expert Systems, Research, Development and Applications; Advanced Machines, Software Products Theory and Education for the Factory of the Future. The contributions in this volume summarise the theory, research, development and initial experiences in the application of the elements of Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, representing the factories of the 21st century.